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Password managers vs. brain memory - which actually keeps you safer?
I see people online swearing by password managers like LastPass or Bitwarden, but I've also talked to two IT guys who say writing passwords in a notebook at home is better because you can't hack paper. What's your take after dealing with a breach or account lockout yourself?
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joelp819h ago
How many pages is that notebook now?
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claire_butler18h ago
It's funny you say "how many pages" like that notebook just keeps growing. But here's the thing about the "paper is unhackable" argument - it's not entirely true. If someone breaks into your house and finds that notebook, you're just as screwed as if they guessed your password online. Plus a notebook doesn't help when you're on vacation and need to log into your bank account from your phone. I lost my wallet once with a few passwords written down and it was a nightmare changing everything after. What do you do when you're away from home and need one of those notebook passwords?
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